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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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