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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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