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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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