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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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