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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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