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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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