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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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