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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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