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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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