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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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