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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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