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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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