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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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