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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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