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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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