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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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