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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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