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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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