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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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