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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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