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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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