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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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