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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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