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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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