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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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