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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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