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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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