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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data 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 analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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