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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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