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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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