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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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