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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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