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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students 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 issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes 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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