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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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