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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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