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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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