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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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