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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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