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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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