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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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