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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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