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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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