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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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