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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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