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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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