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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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