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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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