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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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