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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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