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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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