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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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