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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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