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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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