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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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