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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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