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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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