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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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