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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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