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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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