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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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