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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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