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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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