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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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