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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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