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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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