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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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