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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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