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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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