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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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