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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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