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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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