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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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