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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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