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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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