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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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