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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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