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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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