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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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