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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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