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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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