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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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