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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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