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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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