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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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