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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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