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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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