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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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