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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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