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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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