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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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