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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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