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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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