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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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