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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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