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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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