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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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