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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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