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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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