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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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