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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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