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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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