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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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