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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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