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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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