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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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