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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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