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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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