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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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