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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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