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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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