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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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