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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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