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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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