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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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