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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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