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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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