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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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