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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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