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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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