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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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