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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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