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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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