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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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