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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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