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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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