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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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