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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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