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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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