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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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