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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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