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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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