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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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