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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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