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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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