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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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