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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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