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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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