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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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