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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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