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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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