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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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