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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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