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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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