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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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