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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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