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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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