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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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