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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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