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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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