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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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