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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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