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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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