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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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