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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important 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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