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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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