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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive 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 definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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