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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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