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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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