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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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