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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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