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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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