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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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