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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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