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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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