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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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