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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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