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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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