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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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