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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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