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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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