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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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