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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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