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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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