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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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