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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses 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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