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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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