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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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