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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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