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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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