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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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