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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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