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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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