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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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