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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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