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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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