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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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