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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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