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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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