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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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