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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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