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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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