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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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