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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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