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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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