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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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