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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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