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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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