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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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