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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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