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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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