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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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