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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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