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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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