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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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