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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the 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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