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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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