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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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