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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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