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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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