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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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