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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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