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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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