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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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