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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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