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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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