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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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