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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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