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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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