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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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