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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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