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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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