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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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