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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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