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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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