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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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