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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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