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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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