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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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