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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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