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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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