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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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