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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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