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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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