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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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