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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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