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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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