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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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