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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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