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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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