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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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