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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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