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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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