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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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