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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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