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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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