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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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