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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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