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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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