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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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