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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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