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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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