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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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