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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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