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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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