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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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