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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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