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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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