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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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