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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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