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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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