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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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