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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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