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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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