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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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