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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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