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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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