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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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