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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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