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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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