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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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