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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education