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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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