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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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