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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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