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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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