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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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