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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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