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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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