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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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