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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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