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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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