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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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