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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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