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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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