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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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