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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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