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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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