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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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