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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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