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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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