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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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