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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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