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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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