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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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