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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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