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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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