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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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