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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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