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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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