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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about 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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