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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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