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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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