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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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