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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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