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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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