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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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