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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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