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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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