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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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