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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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