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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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