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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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