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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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