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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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