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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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