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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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