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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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