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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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