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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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