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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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