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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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