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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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