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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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