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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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