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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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