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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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