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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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