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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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