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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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