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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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