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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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