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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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