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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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