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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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