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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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