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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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