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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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