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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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