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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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