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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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