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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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