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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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