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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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