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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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