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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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