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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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