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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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