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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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