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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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