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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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