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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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