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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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