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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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