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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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