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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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