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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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