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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores 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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