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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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