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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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