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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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