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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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