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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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