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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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