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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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