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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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