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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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