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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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