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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education