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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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