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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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