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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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