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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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