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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major 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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