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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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