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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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