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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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