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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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