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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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