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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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