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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the 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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