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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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