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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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