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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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