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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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