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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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