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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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