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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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