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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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