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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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