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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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