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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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