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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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