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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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