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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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