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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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