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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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