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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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