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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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