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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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