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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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