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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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