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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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