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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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