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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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