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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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