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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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