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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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