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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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