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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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