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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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