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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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