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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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