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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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