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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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