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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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