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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key 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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