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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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