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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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