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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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