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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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