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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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