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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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