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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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