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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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