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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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