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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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