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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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