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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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