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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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