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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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