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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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