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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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