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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key 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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