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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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