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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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