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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand 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 issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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