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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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