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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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