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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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