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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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