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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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