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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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