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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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