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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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