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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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