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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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