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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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