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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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