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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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