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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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