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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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