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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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