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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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