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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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