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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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