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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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