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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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