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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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