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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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