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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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