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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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