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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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