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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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