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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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