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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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