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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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