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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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