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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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