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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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