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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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