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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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