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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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