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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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