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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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