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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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