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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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