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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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