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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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