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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new 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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