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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major 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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