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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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