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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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