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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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