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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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