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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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