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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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