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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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