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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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