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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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