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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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