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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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