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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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