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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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