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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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