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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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