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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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