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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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