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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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