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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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