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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key 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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