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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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