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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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