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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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