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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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