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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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