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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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