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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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