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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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