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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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