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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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