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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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