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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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